YEAR 8
Building Strong Connections
Mrs Christina Borzi
Head of Year 8
YEAR 8 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 5
Subject Selections - Year 9, 2026
Next week, as part of the SEL lessons, Year 8 students will take part in a follow-up session to support their Year 9 (2026) subject selections. After the initial information session with Mrs Ross, this next step will guide students through logging into the subject selection portal and navigating the system.
Following this session, parents and carers will receive an email summary outlining the process and key information. As places in elective subjects will be allocated on a ‘first in, best-dressed’ basis, we encourage families to discuss preferences ahead of time and be ready to log in once the portal is live.
The subject selection software will be open from 6:30 pm on Thursday, 14 August, to 5:00 pm on Friday, 22 August.
2026 Year 9 & 10 Subject Handbook
If there are any questions regarding the process, please don’t hesitate to contact:
Mr Cahill: jcahill@cns.catholic.edu.au
Uniform Schedule: Week 5
WHOLE-OF-COLLEGE NOTICES:
St Mary's Day - Next Wednesday
We look forward to celebrating St Mary's Day, one of the best days of the year, next Wednesday! A reminder that all students are required to wear their House Uniform for the day. You’ll find the full timetable for the day below:
Reminder - Semester 1 Reports
Download further access instructions: CLICK HERE
Reports prior to 2025 are still available through the Academic Report section of both platforms. If you are having difficulties accessing your child's reports, please contact Janet Ross, Assistant Principal – Learning (jross@cns.catholic.edu.au)
Family Connect Presents - Dr Judith Locke: 'Helping your tween/teen become confident & capable in their schooling years and beyond' Thursday, 14 August I Book Now!
Tickets are free but essential!
To book, visit: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1441613
Family Connect Parents & Carers Survey To begin, please click the link below: https://forms.office.com/r/Yrsih0qwhV
Tuckshop - Red Day
Wednesday, 13 August (St Mary’s Day)
In celebration of St Mary’s Day, the Tuckshop will be holding a Red Day.
Students will be able to enjoy a special menu featuring occasional treat foods that are usually not available under the regular healthy eating guidelines.
Children's Book Week - Dress Up Parade
Tuesday, 19 August
Blessing of the Animals
Please register by Sunday, 17 August via the following link: https://bit.ly/BlessingoftheAnimals2025
Sunday, 24 August, 11:00 am
Our Lady Help of Christians School, 18 Balaclava Rd, Earville
COLLEGE WEBSITE - For the latest information and guidance relevant to both staff and families, please refer regularly to our St Mary's Catholic College Website.
KEY DATES - Please note that all key dates are listed in the College Calendar. This can be accessed via the MyCE Parent App and synced with your personal calendar.
Ms Leah McBryde - Assistant Principal - Junior Secondary (Years 7 to 9)
On behalf of the College Leadership Team
College Leadership Team
